Motorola M-Series Owner's Manual

Motorola M-Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 M-Series Professional Two-way Radio Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information The Motorola products described in this man- ual may include copyrighted Motorola pro- grams stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola, certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information ... 2 Getting Started Your New Radio ... 3 Contents Of Package ... 3 Spirit M-Series Radio...4 To Attach/Remove Antenna ... 5 To Attach/Remove Belt Clip ... 5 Batteries... 6 Low Battery Alert... 6 To Install/Remove Batteries ...
  • Page 4: Fcc Licensing Information

    LICENSING FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Thank you for purchasing a Motorola Spirit radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 50 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of com- munications equipment. With proper care and use, your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication.
  • Page 6: Spirit M-Series Radio

    GETTING STARTED Spirit M-Series Radio 1. Antenna 2. Push-To-Talk Button 3. Monitor Button 4. Microphone 5. Battery Cover 6. Battery Cover Latches 7. Speaker 8. On-Off/Volume Knob 9. Transmit Light 10. Accessory Jack 11. Accessory Jack Cover Multi-channel models have a Channel...
  • Page 7: To Attach/Remove Antenna

    To Attach/Remove Antenna To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio until hand tight. Reverse to remove. Fig. A Note: The antenna should always be installed when operating the radio. Operat- ing the radio without an antenna greatly reduces the range of the radio.
  • Page 8: Batteries

    The Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must be fully charged for 16 hours before use (first charge only). It is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with the radio. The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of operation...
  • Page 9: To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter

    To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger Adapter firmly into the small jack (lower hole). Fig. G 3. Plug the charger into an electric outlet. The light on the charger will glow continuously if charging properly.
  • Page 10: Programming

    If it is necessary to confirm settings or to change them for licens- ing purposes, the radio will audibly guide you through a series of programming steps. If you have questions, please call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-448-6686. To Change Frequency and Code Settings 1 Channel Models 1.
  • Page 11: And 4 Channel Models

    2 and 4 Channel Models 1. Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 1. Fig. I 2. Hold Push-To-Talk button down while Fig. J turning radio on. Radio announces current frequency set- ting for that channel. Example: “fre- quency one” 3. Press Push-To-Talk button to scroll through frequencies.
  • Page 12: Frequency Tables

    New FCC licensees should not use frequencies 467.7625 MHz (J) and 467.8125 MHz (K). Call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) with your questions. Other Spirit Radio Frequencies To program other Spirit radios to the same frequency(ies) as your M-Series radio, please use the following tables to match frequency settings: 1 AND 2 WATT MODELS...
  • Page 13: Code Tables

    225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 None — Your Spirit M-Series radio is pre-set to code 29. CODE TABLE KEY D = Down N/A = Not Available U = Up None = Interference Eliminator Code is off. This allows you X = Either Up or Down Dip Switch Positions Freq.
  • Page 14: Operations

    Push- To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Scan (Optional) Some M-Series models have Scan. Scan allows you to monitor the radio’s pro- grammed channels and code. When the radio detects someone talking, it stops scanning and locks in on the active chan- nel.
  • Page 15: Built-In Vox (Optional)

    Built-In VOX (Optional) Some M-Series models have built-in VOX (Voice Activated Transmission). This feature allows hands-free operation of your radio. The sound of your voice activates transmis- sion when the radio is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic (HMN9038) or Ear- piece With Microphone (HMN9039) (Both headset and earpiece are sold separately).
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 5 miles in clear unobstructed conditions. If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of pur- chase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-448-6686...
  • Page 17: Radio Care

    Radio Care • To clean the radio housing, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. • Don’t use cleaners or solvents on the radio, they can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. • Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 18: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Information For Safe and Efficient Operation EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy, complies with the following national and international standards and guidelines. The Relevant Guidelines and Standards Are: •...
  • Page 19 • Use of an attachment not sold or recom- mended by Motorola can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personnel. • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 20: One Year Limited Warranty

    MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product.
  • Page 21 MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following: a) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;...
  • Page 22: Recycling Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nation- wide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corpo- ration (RBRC) program for nickel-cadmium battery collection and recycling.
  • Page 24 Communication Solutions for Workgroups *6880905Z70* Multi-channel model shown on cover.

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